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GX54 EXG

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,556 mi
Last recorded214,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 EXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 214,556 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front bumper insecure

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner section corroded all alone

Offside Aim To Be Checked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly worn dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 214,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive Play and worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper missing Sharp Edge (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Bulbs Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front bumper insecure

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner section corroded all alone

Offside Aim To Be Checked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly worn dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 206,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at box to tail pipe and some mounting rubbers deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and some welded repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and some welded reoairs (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 206,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at box to tail pipe and some mounting rubbers deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and some welded repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and some welded reoairs (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 206,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

parking brake just met pass rate

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

all passenger headrests missing

fuel cap secure but flap insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2017 205,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (3.5.1i)

corrosion on o/s step

slight cut to o/s rear tyre but ok

Pass 23 Feb 2016 202,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 199,045 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight wiper scratches on n/s

Pass 25 Feb 2014 190,646 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 190,618 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 180,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 180,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 168,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear seat head rests missing

brake glass hammer missing

o/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear fire extinguisher missing

reverse lamps not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,242 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

slight damage to front screen

steering squeeks in operation

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,119 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight scratches to front windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight scratches to front windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre has light side wall damage.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 38,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre has light side wall damage.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,442 miles

n/s mirror has slight damage.

n/s/front tyre has wear on outer edge.o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,182 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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GX54 EXG is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX54 EXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX54 EXG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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